Senior Technical Recruiter – Optical Networks R&D

Nokia

Senior Technical Recruiter focused on delivering hard-to-find optical networks talent for Nokia. Lead recruitment efforts for R&D and product engineering roles in Silicon Valley.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full‑cycle recruitment for complex R&D roles, including:
- Optical systems engineering
- Coherent transceivers and modules
- ASIC and DSP design and verification
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
- Firmware, embedded software, and systems integration
Deliver consistently high hiring‑manager and candidate experience.
Demonstrate strong technical fluency across optical networking and hardware‑software co‑design.
Translate complex requirements into compelling hiring strategies and candidate narratives.
Provide real‑time market intelligence on competitor hiring, compensation trends, and talent availability.
Partner closely with Directors, Architects, and Senior Engineering Leaders.
Challenge and influence role scope, leveling, and hiring plans to ensure successful outcomes.
Act as a benchmark for recruiting best practices within the TA organization.
Build and maintain deep talent pipelines from direct competitors and adjacent technology domains.
Personally source and engage senior passive candidates.
Represent Nokia at industry events, conferences, and targeted networking initiatives.
Drive improvements in recruiting effectiveness, speed, and quality of hire.
Mentor less‑experienced recruiters and contribute to capability building within the TA team.
Ensure compliance with Nokia policies, local labor laws, and global TA standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A solid track record of technical recruiting experience, with:
- Agency background first, followed by in‑house experience at a technology company.
Proven experience recruiting within optical networking, photonics, or semiconductor‑adjacent domains.
Hands‑on hiring experience for roles involving:
- Optical ASICs and DSPs
- InP / Silicon photonics / PICs
- Optical modules and systems integration
Demonstrated success recruiting from direct competitors to Nokia in the Bay Area, North America & Internationally
Strong ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑competition Silicon Valley environment.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
Prior experience supporting R&D or product‑driven organizations (Preferred)
Experience recruiting globally while being locally embedded onsite (Preferred)
Strong data‑driven mindset with ability to track and improve hiring outcomes (Preferred)
Comfortable working with senior leaders and highly specialized technical populations (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Own full‑cycle recruitment for complex R&D roles, including:
- Optical systems engineering
- Coherent transceivers and modules
- ASIC and DSP design and verification
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
- Firmware, embedded software, and systems integration
Deliver consistently high hiring‑manager and candidate experience.
Demonstrate strong technical fluency across optical networking and hardware‑software co‑design.
Translate complex requirements into compelling hiring strategies and candidate narratives.
Provide real‑time market intelligence on competitor hiring, compensation trends, and talent availability.
Partner closely with Directors, Architects, and Senior Engineering Leaders.
Challenge and influence role scope, leveling, and hiring plans to ensure successful outcomes.
Act as a benchmark for recruiting best practices within the TA organization.
Build and maintain deep talent pipelines from direct competitors and adjacent technology domains.
Personally source and engage senior passive candidates.
Represent Nokia at industry events, conferences, and targeted networking initiatives.
Drive improvements in recruiting effectiveness, speed, and quality of hire.
Mentor less‑experienced recruiters and contribute to capability building within the TA team.
Ensure compliance with Nokia policies, local labor laws, and global TA standards. 🎯 Requirements
A solid track record of technical recruiting experience, with:
- Agency background first, followed by in‑house experience at a technology company.
Proven experience recruiting within optical networking, photonics, or semiconductor‑adjacent domains.
Hands‑on hiring experience for roles involving:
- Optical ASICs and DSPs
- InP / Silicon photonics / PICs
- Optical modules and systems integration
Demonstrated success recruiting from direct competitors to Nokia in the Bay Area, North America & Internationally
Strong ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑competition Silicon Valley environment.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
Prior experience supporting R&D or product‑driven organizations (Preferred)
Experience recruiting globally while being locally embedded onsite (Preferred)
Strong data‑driven mindset with ability to track and improve hiring outcomes (Preferred)
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Hard Skills & Tools

optical systems engineeringcoherent transceiversASIC designDSP designphotonic integrated circuitsfirmware developmentembedded softwaresystems integrationtechnical recruitingdata-driven mindset

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluencingcommunicationmentoringbuilding talent pipelinesrecruiting best practicescandidate experiencemarket intelligencecollaborationproblem-solving